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Online Discussion Student Teaching Assistants, Lab and Tutorial Leaders (Up to 4 Positions) - Department of Psychology - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
48S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Psychology
Position:
Online Discussion Student Teaching Assistants, Lab and Tutorial Leaders
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$12.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

September 8, 2020 to May 15, 2021

The Psychology Department is seeking applications for the positions of online discussion TA/student lab/tutorial leaders for the Statistics and Research Design I (Psychology 2780).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Attending training and orientation sessions
  • Working collaboratively online as well as alone or in pairs, with another student leader, to lead weekly lab sessions in Psychology 2780
  • Facilitation of online conversations in breakout rooms during class discussions
  • Initial review of and feedback on student assignments and reports
  • Ongoing communication with course instructor and/or lab coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Applicants will have successfully completed Psychology 2780 and 2790, and ideally will have completed Psychology 3710 (Advanced Statistics) and/or 3740 (Advanced Qualitative Methods)
  • Experience with SPSS would be an asset
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are expected
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Reliability and dependability are a must
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.